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Septic System Permits
Apply for a Permit Maintaining Your Septic System Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Program
Having trouble with your application?
Start with watching these helpful videos on how to submit a permit application, or how to message us in Cloudpermit to ask staff for assistance.
For All Septic Permit Applications
Site Plan
A site plan which shows the septic system in relation to other features on the property, including:
Distances to Property Lines: Front, rear, and side yard setbacks.
Structures: All existing and proposed buildings.
Water Sources: Distances from the septic tank and leaching bed to nearby wells and surface water (lakes, rivers, creeks).
Topography: Steep slopes, bedrock outcroppings, or low-lying wet areas.
Design Drawings
Accurate, to-scale drawings are required to show how the system will be constructed.
System Design: A plan view showing the septic tank size, pump chamber (if applicable), and the layout of the leaching bed (runs, spacing, and length).
Cross Section: A side-view drawing of the leaching bed showing the depth of stone, sand lift (if required), distribution pipe, and cover material
Design Calculations and Forms
The fee for a building permit application for a septic system is $450.
If you're only replacing an existing tank, the fee for the application is $200.
Payment options available when you submit your permit application include:
Timelines to Obtain a Septic Permit
Permits are usually issued between 10 to 20 business days if the application along with accompanying drawings are complete and the proposed construction meets all legal requirements such as zoning regulations, Ontario Building Code and the other requirements.
Can I get a septic permit for a vacant lot?
No, on a vacant lot, a septic system permit cannot be issued as a stand-alone permit. It can only be issued concurrently with a building permit for a primary structure, such as a new home or commercial building.
Before planning the development of a vacant lot, please contact the Planning Department at planning@bracebridge.ca for information on the planning process and the required approvals you will need to develop the property.
All inspections are requested directly through Cloudpermit at https://ca.cloudpermit.com/. If you do not have access to the septic permit workspace on Cloudpermit, please contact the person that submitted the building permit application on your behalf and they can invite you to setup an account.
You can also watch this helpful how-to video on requesting an inspection.
Inspections are mandatory:
Town staff must inspect the work at specific stages of construction to ensure everything meets safety and building code standards. Skipping inspections may result in fines or having to undo completed work.
Please allow for 48 hours' notice for all inspection request.
Submit a locate request to identify buried infrastructure
Submitting your permit online
The Town of Bracebridge uses the online community development platform, Cloudpermit, for septic permit applications. Complete the entire building permit process online using your phone, tablet, or laptop.
With Cloudpermit you can:
Contact Us
Town of Bracebridge
1000 Taylor Court
Bracebridge, ON P1L 1R6
Phone: (705) 645 5264
